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A richly decorated deity murti of Vishnu is seated under a large gilded five-headed serpent hood, flanked by two smaller attendant figures in green and gold saris with jeweled crowns. The central figure wears a gold-and-green garment with a heavy jeweled necklace, a tall crown, and holds ceremonial emblems. The orange-gold drapery is covered in sequins, beadwork and embroidered medallions. No physical people are present; the figures are statues in a temple shrine.

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July 03 20162016-07-03July 03 20162016-07-03A photograph of a richly decorated deity murti of Vishnu reclining or seated beneath a great multi-headed serpent hood of gold and orange. The central figure wears layered jewelled garlands, a green and gold garment, and an orange sash with embroidered borders. Flanking figures in green and gold saris with gold necklaces stand at either side. Golden fabric drapes the base, and ornate carved pillars and a brass lamp frame the altar in a temple setting.2016-07-03May 03 20162016-05-03 +1 copiesOctober 08 20132013-10-08December 19 20162016-12-19July 03 20162016-07-03 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) with a tall crown, seated on a golden peacock vahana, flanked by two consorts in ornate gold jewellery. Garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers drape the figures, and a silver-and-gold arched shrine frame with lion-faced pillars surrounds them. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella with a bird emblem stands at the right, and a golden kalasha-style lamp sits at lower right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-17May 07 20172017-05-07A gilded arched shrine framed by carved gold pillars and lion figures holds a central deity murti with a crown, flanked by two smaller consort figures, all adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A golden bull-like vahana sits in front. A decorated orange and gold ceremonial parasol with a white dove emblem stands to the right, and a brass lamp and trishula appear at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-17A gilded deity murti stands at centre on a decorated throne-like backdrop of striped sparkling fabric with gold scrollwork and an orange-and-gold draped cloth behind. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and green garland and heavy gold ornaments, with flanking attendant figures in orange and green with gold necklaces. Brass vessels sit at the base, and red and white display panels frame the side.2016-04-24A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilded throne-like seat with an arched gold backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red and orange garments with a gold-embellished red shawl, a jewelled orange-and-gold waist cloth, and holds a trident-like staff and a small flag. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, one in orange and red with a pearl-and-gold necklace, the other in red and deep blue with bold jewelled ornaments and a purple sash. Gold-edged decorative fans or umbrellas stand at the sides. No physical people are visible.2015-09-10